HSE article for Newborns

For most babies, skin-to-skin contact is what they need to calm and warm them after birth. It can also help your baby stabilise their breathing. Learn more about the benefits of skin-to-skin contact with your baby.

Your first glimpse of your newborn baby will be an incredible experience. It can also be a little surprising if you have not seen what a newborn looks like. Learn about the normal variations in a newborn baby's appearance.

Members of the Travelling community are more likely to have galactosaemia. This means babies can't digest breast milk, cow's milk and formula well. You'll be offered a test after your baby's born to see if they have the condition.

Your baby's umbilical cord will be cut after you give birth. A small stump will remain on your baby. It will fall away after a short period. Learn how to take special care of this area while waiting for the cord to fall away.